A Most Violent Year
"The result is never in question. Just the path you take to get there."
Originally released in 2014. A Most Violent Year is a crime/drama film. directed by J.C. Chandor. With a runtime of 2h 4m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Oscar Isaac, Jessica Chastain, and David Oyelowo
Synopsis
A thriller set in New York City during the winter of 1981, statistically one of the most violent years in the city's history, and centered on the lives of an immigrant and his family trying to expand their business and capitalize on opportunities as the rampant violence, decay, and corruption of the day drag them in and threaten to destroy all they have built.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 31, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
2h 4m
124 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (1,499 votes)
Budget
$20M
Production budget
Box Office
$12M
0.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Arab Emirates
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Oscar Isaac
as Abel Morales
Jessica Chastain
as Anna Morales
David Oyelowo
as D.A. Lawrence
Alessandro Nivola
as Peter Forente
Elyes Gabel
as Julian
Albert Brooks
as Andrew Walsh
Catalina Sandino Moreno
as Luisa
Peter Gerety
as Bill O'Leary
Christopher Abbott
as Louis Servidio
Glenn Fleshler
as Arnold Kline
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $20,000,000
- Revenue
- $12,007,070
Production Companies
- Participant
- Image Nation Abu Dhabi
- FilmNation Entertainment
- Before the Door Pictures
- Washington Square Films
- Old Bull Pictures
- CounterNarrative Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Most Violent Year about?
A thriller set in New York City during the winter of 1981, statistically one of the most violent years in the city's history, and centered on the lives of an immigrant and his family trying to expa...
Who directed A Most Violent Year?
A Most Violent Year was directed by J.C. Chandor.
How long is A Most Violent Year?
A Most Violent Year has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
When was A Most Violent Year released?
A Most Violent Year was released on December 31, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Most Violent Year?
The main cast of A Most Violent Year includes Oscar Isaac, Jessica Chastain, David Oyelowo, Alessandro Nivola, Elyes Gabel.
Is A Most Violent Year worth watching?
A Most Violent Year has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 1,499 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.